Sen. Lisa Murkowski along with the rest of the Alaska Congressional delegation held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss what they say are changes needed to aviation safety in Alaska. 

Digital Content Manager Joey Klecka sat down with Sen. Murkowski to ask about those changes she thinks are needed as well as her support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary. Here is that conversation.

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Mushers Jeff and KattiJo Deeter spoke with John Thompson about winning the Yukon Quest Alaska on Thursday. 

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The Anchorage School District is trying to close a $100 million budget gap. Reporter Joe Allgood sat down with Anchorage School District Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt to discuss that topic and others. Here is the extended version of that conversation. 

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On Friday, January 31st, a group skiers were in the backcountry near Turnagain Pass. A  skier went about 200 feet down east groundhog peak when the movement triggered an avalanche. The skier got caught up in an avalanche and was carried about 1,200 feet downhill.

Rafael Pease was part of that same group and participated in the rescue. Digital Content Manager Joey Klecka sat down with Rafael to talk about what happened that day and why Pease says the rescue could have happened hours earlier. 

Pease's statements and opinions are his own and do not represent Alaska's News Source. We are seeking a response from the agencies involved. Please check Alaska's News Source.com for those details. 

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The National Transportation Safety Board Alaska region chief Clint Johnson joins Alaska's News Source to explain the process investigators will take in the deadly Washington D.C. crash that involved a commercial jet and an Army helicopter.

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14 people who were part of the U.S. Skating program died in that devastating collision on Wednesday night. Reporter Olivia Nordyke sat down with 2-time Olympic skater Keegan Messing from Girdwood to hear how this will impact the skating community.

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On Tuesday, January 28th, a F-35 crashed on the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base. Though there is limited information about the crash or the pilot, we wanted to speak with someone with experience in fighter jets. Major Anthony "AB" Bourke is an experienced F-16 fighter pilot who flew tactical missions in service to our country all over the world.

John Thompson sat down with Bourke to talk about training and how a pilot might prepare for an emergency. 

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January is National Blood Donor month. We spoke with Wes Dahlgren with the Blood Bank of Alaska about the need for blood donations, who can donate and who can't. 

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Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 is the Lunar New Year. It's a holiday celebrated around the world, particularly in Asian communities. Mei Zhao with the Alaska Chinese Association shares the importance of the holiday and some of the traditions surrounding it. 

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On Thursday, we sat down with Gov. Mike Dunleavy to talk about the future of oil and gas, his opinion on the name change of Denali to Mt. McKinley, education funding and more. Here is that conversation. 

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